Why doesn't the turtle open its eyes?

Turtles are pets that many people love. They are not only cute but also easy to raise. However, raising turtles also requires experience, and sometimes it is not as easy as we imagine. In the process of raising turtles, you will encounter various problems. Some people find that their turtles are unwilling to open their eyes for a long time. So, why doesn’t the turtle open its eyes? Let’s take a look below.

The reason why the turtle cannot open its eyes may be caused by "white eye disease". This disease is common in highly aquatic turtles such as turtles and terrapins. Turtles with this disease will develop inflammation after their eyes are infected by bacteria. Their eyes will secrete a white secretion that covers the retina, and the eyes will become congested and swollen, making it difficult to open their eyes normally. In severe cases, the turtle may become blind and have a loss of appetite. If it is not treated well, its life may be in danger.

There are several reasons why turtles may be infected with white eye disease. For example, eye injury may lead to bacterial infection, causing inflammation and congestion of the eye area; or the eye infection may be caused by bacteria invasion due to unclean water environment. When you find abnormalities in your turtle's eyes, you must not ignore it, and you must promptly diagnose the cause and then provide scientific treatment.

To ensure the normal health of the turtle's eyes, in addition to timely treatment. During normal feeding, special attention should be paid to changing the water regularly to keep the water environment stable and clean. At the same time, the density of turtles raised should be such that each turtle has enough space to move around, to avoid injuries from scratching each other, which could lead to inflammation of the eyes and inability to open them. In terms of diet, we must ensure the nutrition of the turtle and pay attention to ensuring the attack of calcium and vitamins so that the turtle can grow healthily while also enhancing its body resistance, preventing disease and ensuring good health.